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by Joseph Califano, Jr.
Joseph Califano, Jr. describes his new book, High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It, as a "call to arms". Califano, Chairman and President of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, presents in devastating detail the many ways in which substance abuse infects all aspects of American society. Many of the statistics he weaves into his argument are familiar. In their entirety, however, they paint the portrait of a nation drenched in alcohol and substance abuse.
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Your teenager faces several areas of peer pressure during his or her high school years. What makes it even harder for your teenager is that most parents do not understand the depths to which these pressures... An alarming number of teens are addicted to prescription pills. Here is a look at just how easy it is to get addicted to prescription pills. One of the main reasons why parents send their children to therapeutic... School districts, much like employers, have begun to implement drug-testing policies. Many school officials cite statistics relating to school performance and safety among drug users. Whether the drug... Teen problems are growing. If you think that being a teen today is the same as it was when you were in their shoes, you are probably mistaken. Now, listen to yourself say how strict and how hard life was... One of the proudest things I've ever done in my lifetime, is to stay away from drugs! And, in the year 2006, I am 60 years young, and I lived through the drug culture of the 1960's and survived. A few... It happens and sometimes it is a tragic choice. If you know that your child has a problem with alcohol and has been drinking and driving you need to take measures to put an end to this behavior.What can... There are some very important and commonly occurring alcoholism signs that you should be well aware of if you think you or someone near to you might be having a problem with alcohol. Keep in mind that... |
Teens And Depression: A Dangerous Duet
It’s a natural part of the maturing process for teenagers to want to assert their independence from parental and other authority.
Part of their “rebelliousness” can be attributed to the hormonal changes with which they are dealing, but one of the big concerns among mental health professionals today is the connection between teens and depression.
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The duet of teens and depression seems to have been around for as long as boys and girls have been; the teenage years are rife with insecurity around the opposite sex, pressure to conform, and low self-esteem, all of which can result in depression.
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Because teens are already struggling with so many other issues, however, those around them may confuse teens and depression with teens searching for their identities. While some extreme behaviors can be indicative of teens with depression, there are some circumstances which are far more likely to bring on a bout of depression than others.
Causes of Teen Depression Although most teens are working very hard at establishing their own identities, they are still dependent on their parents, family members, and friends for both physical care and social affirmation. Being deprived of any of these can cause tremendous stress, followed by overwhelming feelings of insecurity. That intense insecurity, when coupled with the confused feeling borough on by the hormonal changes of adolescence, is one of the primary factors linking teens and depression. Teens with depression, unless diagnosed and treated, can engage n substance abuse, eating disorders, and self-destructive behaviors like cutting or sexual promiscuity. They may turn their anger inward and consider suicide, or direct it towards others and become violent. Teen and depression can be a lethal combination. Adolescence is painful enough without the added burden of clinical depression; unless those teens with depression are diagnosed and treated, they may pay for the consequences of their depression-controlled behaviors for the rest of their lives.
This Program was developed by the Just Wait Foundation a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco problems among teenagers. The Foundation provides one-year scholarships (two semesters) at a Community College or $1000 award to teens that completes the 4 year Just Wait Teen™ Positive Youth Development Program, obtains a GED, or graduates from high school - alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. The Just Wait Foundation has arranged to use of 80 acres to raise fruit and vegetables to finance the scholarships
We offer free training for any person or group that wants to start this program in their community.
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by Christy Berger
Hair drug testing is a rather simple procedure. To start, you remove a strand of hair from your head or the participant's head. This strand is then sent away to a lab for analysis. There are various types... Choosing the right drug detox can mean the difference between success and failure. When looking for help for themselves or a loved one with a prescription drug problem, people are often unsure which detox... Though there are many preventive acts to not to abuse drugs, drug addictives number is increasing year by year. Once a person addicted to drugs, still there is a way to abstain him from abusing drugs.... For people who want to have a loved one undergo drug testing or for anyone who just wants to go through a drug testing,. Here are some highly important points to take note of when it comes to drug testing... Most of us understand the serious consequences of tobacco use. Tobacco products are the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in about 400,000 deaths per year. Many adults,... Drug testing and screening are routine for many people: athletes, job applicants, employees, and students. Despite this, there are still others who feel that their privacies are violated when institutions... <p>It’s always surprising to me that parents don't have a clue that their teen is using drugs. When they ask for my help and then list their teen’s issues, it's immediately clear... You encourage your teen to think positively by being a positive role model by sharing positive experiences with your teen.Suggest activites that can increase positive thinking.Give them a positive statement... |